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Sky Pilots Ouray Backyard Ultra

Name: Sky Pilots Ouray Backyard Ultra
Start: 2025-05-17
End: 2025-05-17
Location: Ouray

Ouray, United States • 17 May 2025

The Sky Pilots Ouray Backyard Ultra is a unique running event taking place in Ouray, Colorado. Participants tackle a 4.167-mile course, with the challenge of completing each lap within an hour to continue racing. The event continues until only one runner remains, who must complete one additional lap to win. The course features a mix of asphalt, smooth dirt roads, and a gravel footpath, all set at an altitude of 7,700 feet. The event encourages camaraderie and offers amenities such as personal stations and nearby hot springs, making it a memorable experience for both runners and their support crews. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Colorado Ouray

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4 mi

140 m+

4.167 Miles

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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